Going to jail for impaired driving is never an enjoyable experience, but it gets even worse when arrested under questionable impairment conditions. This happens in Massachusetts more often than many residents realize, and it is often based on borderline to weak...
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Massachusetts court allowing Breathalyzers as evidence
Massachusetts residents who are arrested for drunk driving may feel unease due to a new ruling by the court. Breathalyzer tests are now being allowed as evidence again. What was the previous ruling? The results of Breathalyzers are often viewed as unfair, making them...
Massachusetts OUI laws
While the common term in everyday parlance to refer to drunk driving is often DUI, for driving under the influence, the technical legal term in the state of Massachusetts is "operating under the influence, or OUI. That's the charge that drivers suspected of drunk...
Following specific terms is essential if you have received a DUI
Driving while intoxicated in Massachusetts can result in a DUI charge. Having this occur in your life can put you on probation. If you're in this situation, you must follow specific terms before a dismissal of charges can be rendered. Failure to do so can end up...
Is cyberstalking a crime in Massachusetts?
Unwanted attention like hanging outside another person's apartment complex or place of employment, or repeated harassing phone calls are typical acts associated with stalking. Cyberstalking reflects the use of technology to harass and frighten a victim. Threatening...
Does Massachusetts require DUI interlock devices?
Driving under the influence creates a potentially fatal hazard on the road. Commuters, pedestrians, bicyclists, passengers and the intoxicated driver could all suffer from a collision. Massachusetts lawmakers have passed legislation hoping to reduce drunk driving...
Does reasonable suspicion apply to drunk driving stops?
Persons that drive under the influence present a danger to others and themselves. Police in Massachusetts may keep their eyes out for drivers who appear intoxicated, and pulling over drivers to conduct sobriety checks is not uncommon. Since "reasonable suspicion"...